Wearing a kippa, Scholz also urged the "immediate" release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas as he addressed a crowd gathered at the Brandenburg Gate for the start of the Jewish festival of lights.
He then boarded a crane to ignite the menorah's first candle with a torch, accompanied by Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal.
"I hope the light of this candelabra will shine across this square long beyond the eight days of the Hanukkah celebration," Scholz said.
"It stands for hope and optimism -- We especially... Читать дальше...